This CLE program provides a practical overview of residential real estate buyer representation, guiding attorneys through key stages of a transaction from client intake through closing and post-closing matters. The course examines the attorney’s role in advising purchasers and coordinating with brokers, lenders, title professionals, inspectors, and municipal entities, while emphasizing client management and risk reduction strategies.

Topics include engagement agreements and defining the scope of representation, contract review and negotiation, inspection and repair issues, financing and closing coordination, and title and survey analysis. The program also addresses common transactional challenges such as title defects, municipal violations, homeowners’ association matters, insurance requirements, and closing delays, along with ethical considerations and best practices for communication and documentation.

Designed for practicing attorneys, this course focuses on practical tools and real-world guidance to improve efficiency and strengthen client representation in residential real estate transactions.